The Central Goldfields Shire Council - Youth and Family Services are here to give young people and their families the opportunity to try new things, meet new people, and actively participate in a variety of programs, activities and events within their local community.  The Youth and Family Services broad objective is to link young people, families and the community together to "Build, Strengthen and Encourage…..Youth Activities Services (YAS) work together with young people to plan, organise and experience a wide range of exciting activities, committee run programs, music and sporting events that are responsive to the needs and wants of youth in the community. 

All young people are encouraged to participate and are offered the support and assistance they may need to operate and co-operate within a group.  The YAS recognises that young people have many different interests, and thus tries to organise activities that appeal to a number of different people.  The YAS focuses on promoting a safe, secure and non-discriminatory environment in which activities are run.